Our incredible department gathered for the annual group photo! 📸 #ImproveEveryLife
September 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Our incredible department gathered for the annual group photo! 📸 #ImproveEveryLife
This week we celebrated the 1000th heart transplant completed by the incredible transplant team at UCHealth! We are so proud of our diligent and talented surgeons and the entire program that helped hit this milestone. #ImproveEveryLife
February 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This week we celebrated the 1000th heart transplant completed by the incredible transplant team at UCHealth! We are so proud of our diligent and talented surgeons and the entire program that helped hit this milestone. #ImproveEveryLife
For Lung Cancer Awareness Month, assistant professor of cardiothoracic surgery Alison Mungo, MD, walks us through what patients might expect when undergoing surgical treatment for lung cancer. #ImproveEveryLife #LungCancerAwareness
November 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
For Lung Cancer Awareness Month, assistant professor of cardiothoracic surgery Alison Mungo, MD, walks us through what patients might expect when undergoing surgical treatment for lung cancer. #ImproveEveryLife #LungCancerAwareness
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We are grateful every day for our hardworking and brilliant administrative team. #ImproveEveryLife
April 22, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We are grateful every day for our hardworking and brilliant administrative team. #ImproveEveryLife
March is National Kidney Month! Urologist Heiko Yang, MD, PhD, discusses the research and treatment of kidney diseases at CU Anschutz, as well as advice for checking on your kidney health. #ImproveEveryLife
Learn more about the work of Dr. Yang's lab here: https://bit.ly/4sZZm6H
Learn more about the work of Dr. Yang's lab here: https://bit.ly/4sZZm6H
March 19, 2026 at 10:51 PM
March is National Kidney Month! Urologist Heiko Yang, MD, PhD, discusses the research and treatment of kidney diseases at CU Anschutz, as well as advice for checking on your kidney health. #ImproveEveryLife
Learn more about the work of Dr. Yang's lab here: https://bit.ly/4sZZm6H
Learn more about the work of Dr. Yang's lab here: https://bit.ly/4sZZm6H
The CU Department of Surgery's cardiothoracic division made a powerful impact at the 105th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery in Seattle earlier this month! We’re proud to be part of advancing innovation in cardiothoracic surgery. #AATS2025 #ImproveEveryLife
May 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The CU Department of Surgery's cardiothoracic division made a powerful impact at the 105th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery in Seattle earlier this month! We’re proud to be part of advancing innovation in cardiothoracic surgery. #AATS2025 #ImproveEveryLife
We had an incredible time this weekend at the City Park Classic featuring a 5K, 10K, and 1-mile walk for pancreatic cancer research with the @cucancercenter.bsky.social! Thank you to all who came out to make the day such a success 💜 #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth #ImproveEveryLife
November 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
We had an incredible time this weekend at the City Park Classic featuring a 5K, 10K, and 1-mile walk for pancreatic cancer research with the @cucancercenter.bsky.social! Thank you to all who came out to make the day such a success 💜 #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth #ImproveEveryLife
Congratulations to Liz Kovacs, PhD (@rnamama.bsky.social), on having one of the top 10% of viewed articles published in the Wiley journal Addiction Biology! #ImproveEveryLife
April 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Congratulations to Liz Kovacs, PhD (@rnamama.bsky.social), on having one of the top 10% of viewed articles published in the Wiley journal Addiction Biology! #ImproveEveryLife
Congratulations to Nicole Christian, MD, for receiving the Educational Trailblazer Award from the @cumedicalschool.bsky.social Academy of Medical Educators at the Education & Innovation Symposium. #ImproveEveryLife
May 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Congratulations to Nicole Christian, MD, for receiving the Educational Trailblazer Award from the @cumedicalschool.bsky.social Academy of Medical Educators at the Education & Innovation Symposium. #ImproveEveryLife
On National Doctors' Day, we proudly honor the outstanding surgeons who set our department apart. Your expertise and dedication drive our mission forward and exemplify CU Anschutz excellence every single day. #ImproveEveryLife
March 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
On National Doctors' Day, we proudly honor the outstanding surgeons who set our department apart. Your expertise and dedication drive our mission forward and exemplify CU Anschutz excellence every single day. #ImproveEveryLife
July is Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness Month, and we are so excited to highlight the work of Phuong Nguyen, MD, and his colleagues at the CU Department of Surgery and Children's Hospital Colorado! #ImproveEveryLife
July 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
July is Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness Month, and we are so excited to highlight the work of Phuong Nguyen, MD, and his colleagues at the CU Department of Surgery and Children's Hospital Colorado! #ImproveEveryLife
Associate professor of GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Lauren Steward, MD, was elected as a new at-large member to the University of Colorado Hospital Medical Executive Committee. Congratulations Dr. Steward! #ImproveEveryLife
February 27, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Associate professor of GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Lauren Steward, MD, was elected as a new at-large member to the University of Colorado Hospital Medical Executive Committee. Congratulations Dr. Steward! #ImproveEveryLife
Congratulations to our amazing surgeons selected as
@5280magazine.bsky.social's Top Doctors of 2025! The 33 doctors were among over 600 at the University of Colorado Anschutz honored for their skill and patient-focused work. #ImproveEveryLife
@5280magazine.bsky.social's Top Doctors of 2025! The 33 doctors were among over 600 at the University of Colorado Anschutz honored for their skill and patient-focused work. #ImproveEveryLife
August 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Congratulations to our amazing surgeons selected as
@5280magazine.bsky.social's Top Doctors of 2025! The 33 doctors were among over 600 at the University of Colorado Anschutz honored for their skill and patient-focused work. #ImproveEveryLife
@5280magazine.bsky.social's Top Doctors of 2025! The 33 doctors were among over 600 at the University of Colorado Anschutz honored for their skill and patient-focused work. #ImproveEveryLife
We had a full house for this morning's Grand Rounds presented by Chair of Surgery Richard Schulick, MD. Thank you Dr. Schulick for sharing your expertise on being both mentor and mentee in the surgical field! #ImproveEveryLife
January 5, 2026 at 11:25 PM
We had a full house for this morning's Grand Rounds presented by Chair of Surgery Richard Schulick, MD. Thank you Dr. Schulick for sharing your expertise on being both mentor and mentee in the surgical field! #ImproveEveryLife
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 3rd Annual Research Retreat yesterday. Vice Chair of Research Elizabeth Kovacs, PhD, shares highlights from the event. We’re already looking forward to next year as we continue advancing research that makes a difference. #ImproveEveryLife
October 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 3rd Annual Research Retreat yesterday. Vice Chair of Research Elizabeth Kovacs, PhD, shares highlights from the event. We’re already looking forward to next year as we continue advancing research that makes a difference. #ImproveEveryLife
Thank you to everyone who attended today's excellent research seminar featuring Vik Bebarta, MD, Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine and Director of the CU Center for COMBAT Research, and Michael Cripps, MD, Director of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery! #ImproveEveryLife
January 9, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended today's excellent research seminar featuring Vik Bebarta, MD, Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine and Director of the CU Center for COMBAT Research, and Michael Cripps, MD, Director of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery! #ImproveEveryLife
We had a fantastic time at this morning's Medical Student Research Symposium! The day began with Grand Rounds featuring Pasithorn Amy Suwanabol, MD. Student presentations and posters covered forward-looking research on topics from robotic kidney transplants to surgical fires. #ImproveEveryLife
December 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM
We had a fantastic time at this morning's Medical Student Research Symposium! The day began with Grand Rounds featuring Pasithorn Amy Suwanabol, MD. Student presentations and posters covered forward-looking research on topics from robotic kidney transplants to surgical fires. #ImproveEveryLife
CU Vascular Surgery is now offering TAMBE, or Thoracoabdominal Multibranch Endoprosthesis!
TAMBE is a recent development in the vascular landscape, with only three Colorado practitioners currently completing the procedure (two of which are on our team! 🤫)
#WeCU #ImproveEveryLife
TAMBE is a recent development in the vascular landscape, with only three Colorado practitioners currently completing the procedure (two of which are on our team! 🤫)
#WeCU #ImproveEveryLife
May 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
CU Vascular Surgery is now offering TAMBE, or Thoracoabdominal Multibranch Endoprosthesis!
TAMBE is a recent development in the vascular landscape, with only three Colorado practitioners currently completing the procedure (two of which are on our team! 🤫)
#WeCU #ImproveEveryLife
TAMBE is a recent development in the vascular landscape, with only three Colorado practitioners currently completing the procedure (two of which are on our team! 🤫)
#WeCU #ImproveEveryLife
Happy #NationalAPPWeek! We’re celebrating the incredible contributions of our Advanced Practice Providers who make a lasting impact every day. Senior Instructor Lauren Fukuhara, PA, shares why she loves her role and reflects on a memorable moment in her career. #ImproveEveryLife
September 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Happy #NationalAPPWeek! We’re celebrating the incredible contributions of our Advanced Practice Providers who make a lasting impact every day. Senior Instructor Lauren Fukuhara, PA, shares why she loves her role and reflects on a memorable moment in her career. #ImproveEveryLife
Please join us at the farewell celebration for Richard Schulick, MD, MBA, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Cancer Center Director, tomorrow at noon! We look forward to honoring Dr. Schulick's tenure at CU and wishing him well on his next endeavor. #ImproveEveryLife
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Please join us at the farewell celebration for Richard Schulick, MD, MBA, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Cancer Center Director, tomorrow at noon! We look forward to honoring Dr. Schulick's tenure at CU and wishing him well on his next endeavor. #ImproveEveryLife
Yesterday, fourteen residents and fellows showcased their impactful research at the CU Department of Surgery’s annual Research Symposium!
Read the full recap here: bit.ly/44x2o9r
#ImproveEveryLife
Read the full recap here: bit.ly/44x2o9r
#ImproveEveryLife
Annual Research Symposium Spotlights Work by CU Surgery Residents
The annual Research Symposium featured work by CU Surgery Residents in basic and translational research, as well as clinical and health science studies.
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May 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Yesterday, fourteen residents and fellows showcased their impactful research at the CU Department of Surgery’s annual Research Symposium!
Read the full recap here: bit.ly/44x2o9r
#ImproveEveryLife
Read the full recap here: bit.ly/44x2o9r
#ImproveEveryLife
In a new viewpoint article for the Jama Network, CU resident Ahmad Hider, MD, and his research mentors investigate “Carbon Emissions and Bundled Payments—Expanding the Reach of Value-Based Care.” buff.ly/5sck7pw
#ImproveEveryLife
#ImproveEveryLife
How Bundled Payment Systems Can Encourage Hospitals to Reduce Their Greenhouse Emissions
Surgical resident Ahmad Hider, MD, authored a JAMA Health Forum article exploring the decarbonization potential of Medicare’s TEAMS bundled payment model.
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April 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
In a new viewpoint article for the Jama Network, CU resident Ahmad Hider, MD, and his research mentors investigate “Carbon Emissions and Bundled Payments—Expanding the Reach of Value-Based Care.” buff.ly/5sck7pw
#ImproveEveryLife
#ImproveEveryLife
March is #NationalKidneyMonth! In a new blog, Peter Kennealey, MD, FACS, dives into five transplant innovations aimed at raising the number of people who get off the waiting list and into the operating room. #ImproveEveryLife
Five Promising Developments to Celebrate During National Kidney Month
Peter Kennealey, MD, professor of transplant surgery, points to five innovations that are aimed at raising the number of people who get kidney transplants.
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March 20, 2025 at 10:31 PM
March is #NationalKidneyMonth! In a new blog, Peter Kennealey, MD, FACS, dives into five transplant innovations aimed at raising the number of people who get off the waiting list and into the operating room. #ImproveEveryLife
Kenneth Meza Monge, MD, took first place in the New Investigator Competition at Shock Society's 48th Annual Conference on Shock in Boston. A huge congratulations for his innovative research and well-earned recognition! Learn more at bit.ly/43Ej3ab.
#ImproveEveryLife
#ImproveEveryLife
CU Surgery Research Fellow Takes First-Place Honors for Method of Preventing Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients
Research fellow Kenneth Meza Monge took first place in the New Investigator Competition at the Conference on Shock
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June 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Kenneth Meza Monge, MD, took first place in the New Investigator Competition at Shock Society's 48th Annual Conference on Shock in Boston. A huge congratulations for his innovative research and well-earned recognition! Learn more at bit.ly/43Ej3ab.
#ImproveEveryLife
#ImproveEveryLife
Surgeons are able to find and treat lymphedema before it becomes irreversible, thanks to the new SOZO machine. Katie Egan, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, explains how it works at the link below. #ImproveEveryLife
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New Device and Surgical Techniques Help CU Surgeons Diagnose and Treat Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery
A new device and surgical techniques help CU surgeons diagnose and treat lymphedema after breast cancer surgery.
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April 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Surgeons are able to find and treat lymphedema before it becomes irreversible, thanks to the new SOZO machine. Katie Egan, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, explains how it works at the link below. #ImproveEveryLife
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